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Oppet Family History

Oppet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oppel, Opper, Oppelt, Kopper, Koppel, Appel, Hopper, Hoppe, Copper

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Where is the Oppet family from?

You can see how Oppet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oppet family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oppet's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Oppet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Oppet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Oppet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Oppet. For the veterans among your Oppet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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